chivalry

"An essential guide for all aspiring knights who dream of chivalrous glory and heroic quests"--.

Chronicles the history and evolution of the English medieval knight over the course of four centuries, providing insights into what the lives of knights were really like.

Text and illustrations present information and short facts about knights and life in medieval times.

Step back in time, and discover the lives knights led through labeled graphics, fun facts, and age-appropriate text that separates fact from fiction while keeping readers interested and engaged.

Retells legends of chivalry, including stories of King Arthur and his knights, the Mabinogeon, Robin Hood, Chevy Chase, and Edward the Black Prince.

An exploration of the life of a knight, describing training, battles, weapons, social life, and more.

"Meet the knights of the Age of Chivalry. This ... title explores the work of a knight, from jousting tournaments and codes of honor to battlefields and life on campaign. Also examined are the legends surrounding Robin Hood and the Knights of the Round Table, as well as the very real battles between the British king Richard the Lionheart and the sultan Saladin, as well as the political maneuvering of Eleanor of Aquitaine"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and text present information about the history and lifestyle of knight.

Who were the men of mail, and where did they build their homes? What is a cavalry? How were the first castles built? Why did knights joust? Travel back in time to an age of battles and bloodshed, crusades and chivalry, battles and sieges.

A fascinating and detailed overview of the life of a medieval knight, including his noble origins, rigorous training, life as a mounted warrior and feudal lord, courtly romances and leisure pursuits. An authoritative history of the crusades in Palestine and Europe: the lands that were lost and won; the rise and fall of the religious orders of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller; and the inspiration that motivated the crusader knights.